Neiman Marcus Fashion's Night Out

I hate to miss all the fun of Fashion's Night Out in NYC Sept. 10, but we can share the love and celebrate international shoppers' day at  great events locally.

Neiman Marcus at Mazza Gallerie is planning a celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. with a live performance by U.S. Royalty; a Lafayette 148 runway show with designer Edward Wilkerson; complimentary Bobbi Brown makeovers and a digital photo booth. Of course there will be cocktails and cupcakes--and even something for the men--drawings for Washington Capitals' tickets. For every $25 donation you make to the Trust for the National Mall you'll receive a key that could open one of three Tumi suitcases crammed with fab prizes.

Local artist rocks Lady Gaga!

How cool is this?? Two of my very favorites: Artist Anna Rose Soevik and pop singer Lady Gaga!  Anna painted Lady Gaga for a fundraiser to benefit YouthAids. Anna's done her share of celebrities including President Obama, Robert Kennedy, musicians including Bono, sports figures like Washington Capital Alexander Ovechkin and now the incredibly cool Gaga, whose manager came across Anna's website and was impressed enough to get in touch. Now Lady Gaga wants to use the portrait on her website. Anna hopes that it will encourage more celebrities to have their portraits done for good causes.